Rejected petition A by-election should be called if an MP resigns from their party

MPs who resign/ are deselected from their party should be forced to call a by-election as people often vote for someone that represents a party and manifesto. People should be given the opportunity in the polls to decide if the sitting MP is still fit for office and representing their interests.

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https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/242193

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Date submitted 21 February 2019
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